Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage (loose)
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar, (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Add the rest of the ingredients and mix together. Increase heat to high just until sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat and maintain a simmer stirring occasionally, for 1-hour minimum or longer, up to 4 hours develops better flavor.

3. 3

   Serve over cooked spaghetti.